Hiven

In the US, 1 in 4 renters spend half their income on rent. City life has become increasingly unaffordable while residential spaces remain empty during the day. Meanwhile, technology is disrupting the traditional work structure leading to ever more freelancers and remote workers. The demand for flexible workspaces during the day is soaring, as expensive co-working spaces and crowded coffee shops mushroom in cities. Hiven addresses the mismatch between unused residences and need for workspace. Based on a sharing-economy model, Hiven allows anyone, anywhere, to run their own co-working space at home. Hiven provides the first micro-rental platform of residential spaces for remote workers. Members can access reliable home offices with the amenities, the comfort and the social component they need to thrive, while creating an additional source of revenue for hosts. The Hiven model promotes circular economic values and revitalizes local neighborhoods.